W. Va. Code R. § 64-18-14

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Section 64-18-14 - Plumbing

14.1. In the absence of applicable bureau for public health rules and design standards, water supply and wastewater systems and fixtures shall comply with the requirements of the State Building Code.

14.2. Any plumbing or drainage system under the jurisdiction of this rule shall be maintained in good repair and in a sanitary and serviceable condition by the owner or his agent.

14.3. Plumbing fixtures shall be installed in a manner to afford easy access for cleaning and shall not be located in such a manner as to interfere with the use or the normal operation of doors, windows or other exit openings.

14.3.a. Exposed utility service lines and pipes shall be installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors, walls and ceilings.

14.3.b. Utility service lines and pipes shall not be unnecessarily exposed on floors, walls or ceilings.

14.4. Drainage system vent terminals shall extend to the outer air and be installed to minimize the possibilities of clogging and the return of foul air into the building or into adjoining structures.

14.5. Plumbing fixtures directly connected to a drainage system shall be equipped with a water-seal trap.

14.6. Plumbing fixtures shall have a smooth impervious surface and be constructed of materials especially suited to the use for which the fixture is intended.

14.7. A service or utility sink is required in all establishments where wet cleaning methods are used.

14.8. Plumbing fixtures shall be of appropriate design so that when installed and maintained back-siphonage, backflow, and cross connection potentials are eliminated.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-18-14